Nomination Checklist

Candidates are responsible for ensuring all required forms are completed and included in their nomination package submission. The Nomination Paper and Candidate’s Acceptance (Form 4) must be signed by a commissioner for oaths prior to submission to the Returning Officer.

Some forms can be completed online before printing. Candidates must save these forms to their own computer and access the locally stored file in order to complete the necessary fields.

Candidates can print multiple copies of the applicable forms it they wish to keep a copy for their own records.

1. Notice of Intent to be Nominated (new for 2025)

Must be filed with the Returning Officer before the candidate can accept any campaign contributions or incur any campaign expenses—for example, expenses incurred in preparing the full nomination package. Candidates must ensure they complete the applicable form for the ward or electoral subdivision in which they intend to run.

> City of Fort Saskatchewan, Electoral Subdivision No. 1
> Strathcona County Ward, Electoral Subdivision No. 2, urban Sherwood Park
> Strathcona County Ward, Electoral Subdivision No. 3, lands north of Secondary Highway 630 (Wye Road)
> Strathcona County Ward, Electoral Subdivision No. 4, lands south of Secondary Highway 630 (Wye Road)
> Lamont County Ward
> County of Minburn (western portion) Ward

Completed in full 
Sworn or affirmed by the candidate
Signed by a Commissioner for Oaths 
If the Notice of Intent is not filed prior to the full nomination package, it must be filed along with the full package

2. Nomination Paper and Candidate’s Acceptance Form

Candidates must ensure they complete the applicable form for the ward or electoral subdivision in which they are running.

Completed in full 
Signed by at least five electors who are eligible to vote and resident in EIPS, in the applicable ward or electoral subdivision, on the date of signing 
Optional: Additional pages for more elector signatures may be attached
Sworn or affirmed by the candidate
Signed by a Commissioner for Oaths 
Includes the name and contact information of an Official Agent, if applicable

3. Candidate Financial Information Form

Completed in full

4. Release of Candidate Information form 

Completed in full 
Signed by candidate

5. Criminal Record Check (new for 2025)

On Dec. 19, 2024, the EIPS Board of Trustees approved Bylaw No. 011/2024 requiring all trustee nomination packages be accompanied by a name-based criminal record check conducted by an authorized police force issued no earlier than 12 months prior to the election.

The nomination package will not be accepted without this criminal record check
Find an RCMP detachment in Alberta
Learn more about obtaining a criminal record check from the RCMP
Information about applicable fees is available from your local RCMP detachment or police station

6. Release of Official Agent Information form (if applicable) 

Completed in full 
Signed by official agent